The Canadian group Arcade Fire – who picked up Album of the Year at the Grammy Awards on Sunday, and International Album and International Group at last night’s BRIT awards - have confirmed they hope to find some time to record new tracks ahead of their European concerts in the summer.

Mark Owen thanked bandmate Robbie Williams for rejoining Take That as the manband were crowned Best British Group for the first time at the Brit Awards.

Arcade Fire think people expect them to fail.

Arcade Fire are worried about being able to “connect” with fans when they perform at arenas on their present tour.

Arcade Fire found recording their new album difficult because they are "so compulsive" about getting everything right.

Arcade Fire have been out of the limelight since the end of their 'Neon Bible' tour early last year but frontman Win Butler says he is gearing up for their next set of performances.

Canadian rockers Arcade Fire are pleased they do not have to attend this year's Grammy Awards - because they find the prizegiving a "horrifying experience".

Arcade Fire frontman Win Butler has undergone a successful operation after a string of health problems.

Cult rockers the Arcade Fire have pulled the plug on the rest of their European tour to allow frontman Win Butler to recover from an ongoing sinus and bronchial infection.

Cult rockers The Arcade Fire have accidentally leaked a track from their forthcoming album Neon bible online.

Crusading singer Bono has convinced folk/rock band Arcade Fire to donate one of their songs to his Aids charity campaign.

David Bowie has given a boost to upcoming Canadian band Arcade Fire, by allowing the rockers to release their recent live duet as a limited edition download.